One of the styles I recommend to people looking to branch out is a hefeweizen or weissbier. One brewed in the Bavarian tradition is a must. Good examples are offered by Schneider & Sohn, Spaten (Franziskaner), Paulaner, Weihenstephaner, and Hacker Pschorr. The best American version comes from Live Oak out of Austin. No Label's (Houston) offering isn't bad, but it does appear filtered (not traditional). Widmer (Washington/Oregon) is widely distributed, but does not have the characteristic nose of bananas/cloves likely due to their yeast choice. I have a similar opinion of Shiner's hefeweizen. Not bad beers, just not as "Bavarian" as I'd like.

Schneider & Sohn focus on different weizen styles, and is my favorite brewer for most weizens. Although, Hacker Pschorr's dunkelweizen is top notch.

Thanks for the info, will have to try some of them.

Couple of samples I tried today:

Dogfish Head Piercing Pils (Czech Style Pilsner) -- good, not great

Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA - very good

Also, specs in Temple does not have Stone Pale Ale right now... Replaced it with Stone Levitation Ale

Yeah, that's what they had last time I went.

Twin Liquors on 31st is expanding their craft beer selection as well. Decent walk in fridge and they offer beer/wine tasting classes ever so often too.

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They have Stone Pale Ale at Specs

Speedy Mart has Heineken light now.

Valero did not disappoint. Thanks, Captain.

Holy crap!!! I stopped by Valero last night. Ive never seen a convenience store with that kind of selection!

I know right.

Picked me up a sixer of Lagunitas yesterday

Bump for beer